Summary

Dr. Charles Elson is a gastroenterologist who also specializes in allergy and immunology and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine and brings 58 years of clinical experience to his practice. Dr. Elson is fluent in Chinese, Spanish, English, and French.

Dr. Elson is affiliated with UAB Highlands and practices at multiple locations throughout Birmingham, Alabama. He focuses on treating complex digestive conditions such as Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as cancer-related diarrhea. His expertise includes performing home infusion therapy, chemotherapy, and infusion therapy procedures. Patients have given Dr. Elson an average rating of 3.8 out of 5 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.8
  • 58 years of experience
  • 13 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, French
  • Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine
  • 3 specialties
  • 2 areas of expertise
  • 3 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 6 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. Charles Otto Elson has 6 locations

Uab Spain Rehabilitation Center

1717 6TH AVE S STE 180ABIRMINGHAM, AL 35233
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

University Of Alabama Gastroenterology & Hepatology

2000 6th Ave S Fl 3Birmingham, AL 35233

Uab Medicine

1530 3rd Ave SBirmingham, AL 35294

Uab Highlands

1201 11th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35205

Uab Hospital Birmingham

1802 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233

Uab Liver Center

2000 6th Ave SBirmingham, AL 35233
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyInfectious Disease
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
3.8 
58 Years of Experience 14 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, French Speaks English Speaks English
BIRMINGHAM , ALMontgomery , ALMontgomery , ALBirmingham , AL
Med School: Washington University In St Louis School Of Medicine Med School: Georgia State University Med School: University of South Alabama Med School: Mercer University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charles Otto Elson

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Louisiana
  • Cigna
  • GEHA
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Charles Otto Elson has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Charles Otto Elson has the following 2 areas of expertise

  • Allergy & Immunology
  • Internal Medicine

Certifications, License, & Education

58 Years Experience

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Washington University In St Louis School Of MedicineGraduated in 1968

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Dr. Charles Elson speaks Chinese, Spanish, English, and French.
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Which hospitals is Dr. Charles Elson affiliated with?
Dr. Charles Elson is affiliated with Uab Highlands.

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